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Here is an email from someone who asks the question as to whether a board member can collect ballot packages from owners: “Hi Condo Guru, I am a current board member at a condo complex in _________, CA. We are

May directors receive compensation? Here is the question as posed to me: “I am a new Board member and I am having trouble with an interpretation that my Board President has provided us. It comes from an Attorney: The Bylaws

received an email asking a question about a former blog I did. Here it is – along with the clarification: “I recently read one of your blogs…and one thing wasn’t clear. Here is a copy of the Question and your

Elections can be tough for HOAs under the elections laws that were passed and became effective in 2006. Adjournment of meetings is one thing that has its challenges. Why? Because establishing quorum can be confusing. Here is an email about

Here is a question about licensed contractors: “I have been told of a new law that prohibits HOA & condo associations from hiring non-licensed construction help ( I refuse to use the term ‘Contractor’ when referring to non-licensed people). Can

Lots of associations are having problems collecting associations and also sorting out what rights may be exercised by whom when the HOA property or Condo is owned by a trust. The type of trust may have bearing but generally, the

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About Beth Grimm

I am an attorney who has been in this area of the law for more than 20 years. During that time I have developed a long list of clients and subscribers to publications who are thrilled to have an attorney who can talk and explain things in their language.

My background over these several years includes forming a close network with working professionals and association members all over the State of California, service in the legislative action arena for common interest development laws (including writing language for statutes, testifying in public hearings, and organizing grass roots efforts to promote beneficial legislation and defeat bad legislation); as well as writing many publications and articles (including newsletters, books, monthly FYIs for clients, and general articles for each of the industry publications), giving and leading and/or participating in over 100 programs for the various industry groups, including my own series, and serving clients all over the State of California, homeowner associations and homeowners alike! Since I own a condominium and have lived in it and rented it out, and have attended board meetings as an owner, and have even run for the board - I believe my perspectives are much more varied than most attorneys.

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THE SMALL HOA SURVIVAL GUIDE-WHAT EVERY BOARD AND OWNER IN A SMALL HOA NEEDS TO UNDERSTAND THE BASICS

This is the book hundreds of small associations and owners in them have been asking about for the past year. Small HOAs do not have the resources of their larger counterparts to procure professional management or legal services. So I have been promising callers and those who email me a publication that would bring the basics for small HOA boards and owners together in one place. It is not a one-size-fits-all world although California lawmakers think it is. Small HOAs need some advantage, and this is it. Although it points out several California laws that relate to things like elections, meetings, notices and disclosures, the practical advice spans the whole country. Small HOAs all over the US share the same plight: “Please someone help us find the right resources!!” Well, here it is –the ultimate resource guide for small HOAs. Offered in copyrighted PDF booklet form only. Can be shared among one HOA’s board members with specific written permission. $75, And save with purchase of the sister book THE DAVIS STIRLING ACT IN PLAIN ENGLISH. The PDF version is $95.00. You can get them both for $150.
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